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Law Offices of Meira Amster

Specializing in Estate Planning
Wills, Trusts, and Advanced Health Care Directives

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The Law Offices of Meira Amster specializes in estate planning for all types of people from new couples just starting out to young family in their first house to more established professionals. Careful and responsible estate planning, which includes wills and advance health care directives, are important for everyone. Anyone who has children, property, or substantial assets can benefit from a trust. Meira Amster can provide expert service in all these areas.

Although many are intimidated by the idea of estate planning, this need not be a difficult process. Meira Amster is committed to providing a quality experience. She has a flexible schedule to meet with clients including evenings and weekends, and is available to meet in clients' homes, if desired. These options are available to facilitate one of the most important parts of estate planning-- getting it done!

Please call Meira Amster at (310) 878-2077 or email at meira@amstertrusts.com to set up an appointment.

If you do not have your Estate Planned... then the GOVERNMENT has one for you...

   Without your Estate Planned...the state determines who receives your assets.
   With your Estate Planned...you decide who receives your assets.

    Without your Estate Planned...the state will require a public probate with the possible imposition of large fees.
    With your Estate Planned...a trust will be formed eliminating probate and large fees.

    Without your Estate Planned...you might not have control over medical decision made on your behalf.
    With your Estate Planned...you decide who will make medical decisions if you are not able.

    Without your Estate Planned...a Judge of the Superior Court will decide who will raise minor children.
    With your Estate Planned...you decide who will raise your children.

    Without your Estate Planned...minor children will receive assets (in a lump sum) from estate at age 18*.
    With your Estate Planned...you will decide when children can receive assets (entering college, marriage).

* If both parents should die (G-d forbid) without a trust set up to receive the money of the estate, the Courts will establish a "Guardian of the Estate". The Courts will then require:

A guardianship bond with cost be borne by the estate.
Guardian must obtain permission and approval of the court for sales, investments, and distributions. This results in added delay and expense.
Guardian must file periodic accounting with the court. Accounting and legal fees are paid for by the estate.
Guardianship terminates and funds are distributed at age 18.
Income from assets of estate taxable to the child.

ALL OF THIS WILL BE AVOIDED WHEN A TRUST IS ESTABLISHED.

MEIRA AMSTER, ESQ.
310-878-2077
310- 882-6463- fax
meira@amstertrusts.com